Category Archives: JET

Improved JLPT Registration Process

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Reblogged from Ishikawa JET: Registration for all levels of the JLPT has finally moved into the 21st century. Beginning now, you can register online for the test, and new forms of payment–credit card, convenience store payment or furikomi–are available. Of … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for High-School Students: 2012 JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET MIP)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

For full information and applications, go to the Japan Foundation Los Angeles’ (JFLA) page here. Exam registration (necessary to apply) deadline is Jan. 31, 2012. For any readers who are planning to go to university to get your B.A. in … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Fried Chicken and Sushi

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Fried Chicken and Sushi is a webcomic by Khalid Birdsong, a cartoonist and former JET. The comic is loosely based on his experiences in Japan and follows the adventures and misadventures of Karl, an American English teacher who arrives in … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 3

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Part 3: Life as a CIR Placement Positions for CIRs are extremely varied in terms of location, duties, and expectations. ALTs know from the start that their primary duty at work will be teaching English at public schools. There’s a … Continue reading →

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JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Part 1: What is a CIR? The Application Process Now that you’ve decided the CIR position is right for you, it’s time to prepare the application, which will be available in late September/early October 2011 for the 2012-13 departure group. … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 1

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Google-reader users got a preview of this article due to a user malfunction. Here’s the final copy! Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? For many fairly recent college graduates with degrees in Asian Studies, the Japan Exchange … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Eigo Noto, DVD 1: Understanding Women

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Eigo Noto (｢英語ノート」) is the government-approved English language textbook for grades 5 and 6. While the overall content is decent, JET ALTs and CIRs who work in public elementary schools in Japan know just how incredibly awkward the conversations in the … Continue reading →

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Announcement: JET Alum Academics Group on LinkedIn

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

From Jet Wit: Steven Horowitz of JET Wit set up a new LinkedIn group for JETs, JET alums and friends of JET who work in academia or are interested in working in academia. This includes any professors, PhD candidates, masters … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes JETAA Relief Fundraiser

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

From Great Lakes JETAA: Please join us on Friday, April 22nd for a Japan Relief Fundraiser benefiting the JETAA USA Relief Fund at Mac’s Cafe in Columbus’s Short North district. Mac’s Cafe is located at 693 N High St; Columbus, … Continue reading →

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